Archive for the ‘Gaming Gear’ Category

Glasses, controllers and gaming gloves–oh my!

Gunnar-glasses-regular

Gaming has never been more stylish (or comfortable!) than with these goodies.

E3 2010: TwistDock is a functional PS3 accessory

E3 2010: TwistDock is a functional PS3 accessory

Vogel’s TwistDock is a sleek and sexy PS3 docking station that not only keeps cables and controllers neatly organized, but charges those bad boys as well.

E3 2010: New slim Xbox 360, Kinect appear in Los Angeles

E3 2010: New slim Xbox 360, Kinect appear in Los Angeles

Microsoft kicked off the unofficial start of E3 2010 with a media event that confirmed a long-running rumor that Microsoft has been working on a slim version of the Xbox 360. Plus, Kinect!

Happy Birthday, Pac-Man!

Pac-Man turns 30 today and we’re taking a look at why he’s lasted longer than so many others in the industry.

Hyperkin RetroN 3

Hyperkin RetroN 3

Hyperkin’s latest offering has a three cartridge slot design that allows it to accept NES, SNES, and Genesis games.

Blazblue Continuum Shift gets the joystick treatment

Blazblue Continuum Shift gets the joystick treatment

Despite the fact that arcades are no longer the exclusive playground of the 2D fighting game, the hardcore still flock to premium arcade sticks to duplicate the arcade experience. King of Fighters XII and Street Fighter IV both received their own branded arcade fighting sticks, but now BlazBlue completes the triumvirate with a spanking new [...]

Nintendo launches Wii Classic Controller Pro stateside

Nintendo launches Wii Classic Controller Pro stateside

Our Japanese counterparts have been using the Wii Classic Controller Pro for some time, but Nintendo has finally given American gamers a chance to get their mitts on the accessory. Today, Nintendo of America launched the $19.99 controller (available in either black or white), which features two rows of shoulder buttons and ergonomically designed grips [...]

PAX East 2010: Nintendo DSi XL hands-on impressions

PAX East 2010: Nintendo DSi XL hands-on impressions

This past weekend, Jeff and I got to get some personal fondling time with the Nintendo DSi XL. My overall validation is that I actually like the product. Before, I thought that there would probably be no reason to upgrade over the much beloved DSi. However, it could be gear envy that is overcoming me right now. My thoughts after the jump.

Mini-Review: Wii Sound Plus (Wii)

Mini-Review: Wii Sound Plus (Wii)

Those who can, do; those who can’t, buy Wii games and pretend they can. Fortunately for the latter, Hyperkin has developed a series of accessories for the Nintendo Wii to bring professional gaming fantasies to life. Each attachment is made with a soft foam material that’s kid friendly and won’t weigh down gamers as they [...]

PAX East 2010: Hands-On with Record of the Agarest War’s boobie pad

You remember Aksys Game’s Record of the Agarest War: The Really Naughty Edition, don’t you? You know, the strategy-RPG that comes with a special deluxe package featuring  a -ahem- rather interesting mouse pad based on one of the in-game characters? Cherie Baker, Aksys Games’ PR dynamo, gave me quality one-on-one time with the accessory. I [...]